Is it permissible to entice a non-Muslim with money to embrace Islam, what is the ruling on giving them money, and is it recorded as a good deed, and what are the consequences of not giving them money and their not embracing Islam?

The wise Sharia has commanded that disbelievers be encouraged to embrace Islam and be invited to it through financial means. It has granted them a right to zakat in their capacity as "those whose hearts are to be reconciled," based on the Almighty's saying: "Indeed, zakat expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect [zakat] and for bringing hearts together [for Islam]." This financial inducement is permissible; in fact, it is one of the best acts of drawing near to Allah, due to its role in guiding people to Islam, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "For Allah to guide one man by you is better for you than red camels."